Places And Travel
The Oldest Hotel Still Taking Guests In America
A Sudbury tavern licensed in 1716 still rents rooms, predating the US by 60 years. Meet America's oldest inn, and the rivals with better claims.
The Most Charming River Towns In Arizona
The eight charming river towns below trade sunbaked highways for paddling runs, shaded riparian trails, and riverside history.
9 Most Breathtaking Towns On The Pacific Coast
From beach towns in California to glacial bays in Alaska, these are 9 of the most breathtaking towns on the rugged and beautiful Pacific Coast.
The Largest Dune Field In The United States
The largest dune field in the US isn't a golden desert, it's the grass-covered Nebraska Sand Hills, biggest in the Western Hemisphere. Plus White Sands and more.
8 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Oregon
Discover Oregon’s most charming small towns, where distinctive local traditions, historic streets, and spectacular landscapes create unforgettable getaways.
The Largest Sinkholes In America
The largest sinkholes in America, and why the official record holder is fifteen times smaller than the biggest hole in the ground.
11 Best Attractions To Visit In The Rockies
The Rockies pack 11 standout stops into Alberta, British Columbia, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Idaho, from glacier ice to canyon hot springs.
5 National & State Parks In Washington You Have To Visit
From the Olympic Peninsula's temperate rainforests to the Columbia Plateau's flood-carved canyons, each park provides opportunities to see stunning landscapes
11 Of The Most Captivating Small Towns In Northern California
The passage describes 11 distinctive Northern California places focusing on sensory experiences and unique regional characters, forming a regional atlas.
The State Parks With Abandoned Towns Inside Them
The State Parks With Abandoned Towns Inside Them let you wander preserved gold-rush ghost towns like Montana's Bannack and California's haunting Bodie.
The US Highway That Never Touches A Town
Alaska's Dalton Highway covers 414 miles from Livengood to Deadhorse without an incorporated town, one of several remote US roads that skip them.
The National Parks Where Pronghorn Still Migrate
See how Grand Teton and Yellowstone protect pronghorn migration routes shaped by ancient movement and threatened by fences and development.
2026's 10 Best Small Towns To Visit In The Poconos
Plan a 2026 Pocono Mountains getaway with charming small towns offering waterfalls, scenic railways, historic sites, and family adventures.
10 Ideal New Zealand Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Here are ten New Zealand destinations where spending a weekend can feel like stepping into a completely different part of the country.
11 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Texas
These 11 adorable Texas small towns range from spring-fed Hill Country swimming holes to the pink granite squares and high-desert art of the far west.
Five of the Oldest Incorporated Towns in Idaho
Five Idaho towns were chartered before statehood by three different territorial legislatures: Lewiston, Placerville, Idaho City, Franklin and Bellevue.
11 Best Attractions To Visit In The Southern United States
11 Best Attractions To Visit In The Southern United States, from Great Smoky Mountains and the Everglades to Graceland, Biltmore, and the French Quarter.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Alabama
Find affordable Alabama towns with home values below $241,000, plus waterfalls, riverfront parks, and historic museums to enjoy.
9 Main Streets Where South Carolina Comes Alive
These small towns in South Carolina have bustling Main Streets, featuring charming eateries, beautiful churches, and historic sites.
This Minnesota Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive is the only route in the entire state with the designation as an All-American Road.
8 Best Attractions To Visit In The Great Lakes
Attractions across the Great Lakes region encompass a diverse range of natural landmarks, entertainment venues, and geological formations.
10 Prettiest Main Streetscapes on the Atlantic Coast
Visit charming Atlantic Coast towns with scenic main streets and local shops, plus waterfront parks, festivals, and classic seaside attractions.
The 8 Can't-Miss Towns In North Carolina
Discover 8 can't-miss small towns in North Carolina, from gem mining in Franklin to Mayberry charm in Mount Airy and waterfront history in Washington.
9 Small Towns in The Adirondack Mountains with the Best Downtowns
These small Adirondack Mountain towns, from Lake Placid to Speculator, pair mountain views with walkable downtowns, local shops, and museums.
The Wettest National Forest In America
The Wettest National Forest In America is the Tongass in Southeast Alaska, which is also the largest, at 16.7 million acres of rainforest, fjord and glacier.
10 Ideal Destinations In The Maritimes for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Plan a 3-day Maritimes weekend around these walkable harbor towns across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
Why Spanish Moss Only Grows In The South
Spanish moss needs humid air and winters above about 15°F. That pairing draws its northern boundary, and explains why it stops where the South does.
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In UK
Conwy's walls, Whitby's 199 Steps, Sherborne's two castles and an abbey: nine UK town centres where the sights sit minutes apart on foot.
2026's 8 Most Scenic Wales Towns
Wales, despite its relatively small stature, packs a boatload of scenic destinations between coastal towns and majestic castles.
10 Best Places To Call Home In The Pacific Northwest In 2026
Ten Pacific Northwest towns, from Orofino, Idaho, to Coquille, Oregon, where homes run below the state benchmark and old working water still shapes the place.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Nevada
Seven affordable Nevada towns where the scenery beats the price tag, from Laughlin's riverfront to Elko's Ruby Mountains. Real places, real bargains.
The Quietest Time to See Alligators in America's National Parks
The best time to see alligators is also the most crowded. Here's how to time a national park visit for gators and solitude, from dawn trips to shoulder months.
The First National Park Road In The United States
Yellowstone's Grand Loop Road was the first road system built inside a national park to carry the public to its scenery. Construction began in 1878.
9 Most Walkable Town Centers In Southern California
Skip the car in these nine Southern California town centers, where walkable streets put shops, restaurants, cafes, and local sights within easy reach.
9 Most Scenic Drives in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's best scenic drives trace the Mississippi River bluffs, Door County's shoreline, and quiet Northwoods forests for an easy road trip.
The Oldest Cable Car Still Running In America
What could be more picturesque than the sight of a San Francisco cable car? Here's all you ever wanted to know about the oldest cable car running in America.
10 Best Towns In The United States To Retire Comfortably
Discover 10 charming small towns across the U.S. that offer retirees affordability, community, quality healthcare, and natural beauty.
7 Playfully Peculiar Towns In Virginia
Virginia towns like Chincoteague, Staunton, and Damascus offer wild ponies, a Shakespeare playhouse, and a trail running down the main street.
The State Parks Where The Tides Can Trap You
Rising tides can cut off beaches, headlands, and sandbars at these state parks, leaving unprepared visitors stranded by the water.
The Counties With The Strangest Borders In America
Six US county borders that make no sense on a map, from a Washington exclave to a Kentucky loop, and the reasons behind each.